Online Networking: Finding People,Places and Things

ONLINE NETWORKING: FINDING PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS

CEOD MATURE WORKFORCE COMMITTEE PRESENTS

Once Upon a Time

Garden Clubs

Community Orchestras

Swim Clubs

Bowling Leagues

Playgrounds & Parks

Community Centers

Civic Clubs

Scouts

Block Parties

Still Today

Join clubs Play music Exercise together Learn and share new hobbies Gather for support Go to the Library Use the telephone But… it’s different.

HOW?

A Word about Security

1. It is important.2. Keep it in

perspective.

http://pewinternet.org/ @pewresearch, @pewinternet

66% of online adults use social networking sites Usage is most popular among:

Ages 18-49 Some college education Household income of less than $30,000 per year

Women (69%) use social networking sites more than men (60%)

Reasons people use social media sites: ~ 65% = staying in touch with current friends & family members ~ 50% = connecting with old friends that they’ve lost touch with 14% = sharing hobbies and other interests 9% = making new friends 5% = following public figures 3% = finding romantic partners

(November 2011, Februrary 2012)

Let’s Take a Poll

Facebook

My Space

Meet Up

Twitter

Linked In

Titan Pad

I Done This

YouTube

My Fitness Pal

Angie’s List

Finding, Meeting & Sharing OnlineTools for bringing people together:

Finding, Meeting & Sharing OnlineTools for sharing support:

Finding, Meeting & Sharing OnlineTools for spreading the news:

Finding, Meeting & Sharing OnlineTools for sharing the workload and getting more done:

SO, WHAT ARE YOUR INTERESTS?

Connecting or reconnecting?

Making life easier? Finding hobby pals? Planning travel? Increasing productivity? Others?

How it Works: One example

= BALANCE

It’s as Easy as 1-2-3The theme of the

week is announced (Sunday).

I think, think, think for a song that fits.

PRACTICE

AHA!! (got

it)

RECORD

SAVESHARE!

Let’s Go!!

The Moral of the Story